What are the Things Drain the Car Battery in Winter
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The battery is one of the most important components in your car which plays a vital role in providing power for the starting of the car to the lightening system as well. However, if something happens to the battery of your car, then you have to deal with serious issues. Moreover, during the winter months, the battery is prone to failures and this may lead to starting problems in your car. Go through the slide to know about the things that drain the car battery in winter.
What are the Things Drain the Car Battery in Winter
- 1. What are the Things Drain the Car Battery in Winter
- 2. The battery of the car translates the chemical energy into electrical energy for moving its different components.
- 3. When you turn the key in the ignition, the energy cells and a special lead-acid chemical solution of the battery run together to provide energy for moving the components.
- 4. In freezing temperature, when you start the car for your trip, you will find that your car won't start.
- 5. The reason behind is, many factors drain the power of your car battery in winter. As a result, your car won't start due to the lack of energy.
- 6. Keep your holiday trip memorable by considering the following things which may weaken and drain your car battery in cold weather.
- 7. Corrosion or Lose cable connections
- 8. The battery has two points one positive and one negative which is also known as terminals. Your car has the cables that connect to those points.
- 9. The loose cable connection and the corrosion around the terminals can create a harder situation for the battery to start the engine.
- 10. If you find white powdery substances around the terminals, then use a dry rag to wipe off the corrosions around the battery terminal.
- 11. The battery connect with the cables of your car can be loose over time. Go through your owner's manual and use a wrench to tighten the connection.
- 12. Human error
- 13. In winter, the car owners rush inside their home and forget to power down their car and all of its accessories which may result in a dead battery,
- 14. In most of the car the headlights are turned off automatically after a certain amount of time, but double check them.
- 15. Unplugging the different parts of the car also draws power including the cell phone charger, USB ports, etc.
- 16. Battery is designed for powering the electric components for a limited time while the engine is off. When the engine is off, don't run electronic equipment for more than 20 minutes.
- 18. The cold weather slows down everything because in winter the chemical reaction inside the battery loses 35% of its strength.
- 19. As a result, it will drain the power of the battery for running its components. So, install a battery blanket to wrap around the battery.
- 20. To protect the battery and prevent the drainage, you need to park your car overnight in a garage. Otherwise, you can also park them in downwind.
- 21. The most important thing fully charges the car battery because a fully charged battery won't freeze until it reaches - 74- degree Celsius.
- 22. Conclusion
- 23. The most important thing fully charges the car battery because a fully charged battery won't freeze until it reaches - 74- degree Celsius.
- 24. So, if you found that your car battery drains so quickly in cold weather, then check the battery by a qualified mechanic.